Winchester Cathedral is a repository for many treasures of early British history and was saved from sinking into the surrounding marshlands by diver William Walker, whose statue stands outside amongst those of ancient bishops.

British study finds a third of girls aged between 10 and 11 are adopting drastic methods to pursue their ideal body shape.

Female members of the Royal Family are to be given equality with men in the rules of succession.

Because it's the low season the usually bustling yachties' hang-out of Hvar was transformed into a sleepy haven.

A restaurant offering 'Paleolithic cuisine' has opened in the German capital.

A Kiwi apple has been named Britain's tastiest.

A chance stop by a museum on the Dingle Peninsula leads Greg Dixon to visit a remote scrap of history at the edge of the Atlantic.

Mauricio and Charlotte brave crowds of 'Romeo and Juliet' aficionados in Italy, go tramping in Slovenia and find some fellow All Blacks fans in Croatia.

Poseidon still flexes his muscle at his ancient temple, writes Jim Eagles.

Superb meals and historic works abound in a remarkably peaceful region, writes Peter Bills.

Frankfurt's massive Christmas Market has been operating for more than 600 years.

During a visit to Holland's seat of government Susan Buckland feels like a Lilliputian - dwarfed.

Kiwi journalists Maurcio Olmedo-Perez and Charlotte Whale are taking the scenic route home from London.

A cruise down the Rhine and its tributary the Moselle turns up some awe-inspiring sights, none more so than the dozens of fairytale medieval fortresses.